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FWOAC 78: American Hustle | Best films of last year (2012)

Filmcast without a cause pulls one over on American Hustle with a feature review. In the News! Rogue Cut from Xmen DOFP and Nolan/Pfister trailers. After the review Jacob and Pat discuss their favorite films of the year... the year 2012 that is.

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